The Depression Files podcast.
Is it Wrong to Use the So-Called ‘Headclutching’ Photos and the Word Suffering When Writing About Depression?
I do believe how we portray mental illness and the language we use is very important.
I do believe how we portray mental illness and the language we use is very important.
Al Interviews Jermaine Tolbert (AKA Nate Colloway) | Songwriter, Author and Creators of Project: Genius of a Schizophrenic
A Depression Files Podcast by Al Levin.
Al interviews Jermaine Tolbert
My Thoughts on the Word ‘Stigma’ When Talking About Mental Health
Stigma creates negative feelings about mental illnesses, causes people to take a step back, minimizes the problem and creates shame and fear. It is what leads to discrimination and bigotry.
Stigma creates negative feelings about mental illnesses, causes people to take a step back, minimizes the problem and creates shame and fear. It is what leads to discrimination and bigotry.
Al Levin Interviews Charles Minguez | Mental Health Advocate & Aspiring Journalist
The Depression Files Podcast
The Depression Files Podcast
Depression: Don’t Fall Prey to Catastrophizing
Stop your brain from giving you unjustified evidence that you are spiraling down and falling deeper into depression.
Stop your brain from giving you unjustified evidence that you are spiraling down and falling deeper into depression.
Al Levin Interviews Dan Ryder; Educator, Improviser & Design Thinker
A lifelong struggle with depression, anxiety, anger and stress management.
A lifelong struggle with depression, anxiety, anger and stress management.
The Importance of Sharing Our Stories of Mental Illness
While celebrities sharing their struggles with mental illness does a great deal to chip away at the stigma, ordinary people need to see that other ordinary people also have struggles with mental illnesses.
While celebrities sharing their struggles with mental illness does a great deal to chip away at the stigma, ordinary people need to see that other ordinary people also have struggles with mental illnesses.
You Are Not Alone: Overcoming a Challenging Childhood
Al Interviews Mike Veny: Author, Drummer, Motivational Speaker and Mental Health Advocate
Al Interviews Mike Veny: Author, Drummer, Motivational Speaker and Mental Health Advocate.
The Importance of Hope When Facing Depression
For those battling depression, knowing there are resources for recovery and that you are not alone in the struggle.
For those battling depression, knowing there are resources for recovery and that you are not alone in the struggle.
Al Interviews Mike Schlossberg, PA State Representative and Author
The struggle with depression and anxiety.
The struggle with depression and anxiety.
How Can You Support Someone with Depression When They Don’t Know What They Need?
If you are concerned that a friend may have depression, ask the question.
If you are concerned that a friend may have depression, ask the question.
You Are Not Alone: When Bullying Leads to Self Harm
Al Levin interviews writer, poet, and mental health advocate Rene Mullen.
Al Levin interviews writer, poet, and mental health advocate Rene Mullen.
Challenging the Negative Thoughts
It is crucial when depressed, to monitor and interrupt the negative thought processes.
It is crucial when depressed, to monitor and interrupt the negative thought processes.
You Are Not Alone: Psychiatrists Get Depressed, Too
Al Levin interviews Dr. Loren Olson, a psychiatrist and author of "Finally Out: Letting Go of Living Straight".
Al Levin interviews Dr. Loren Olson, a psychiatrist and author of “Finally Out: Letting Go of Living Straight”.
Self-Care in the Shower
The sounds and sensations in the shower help “pull” you back into the present moment and to focus. These are key components to practicing mindfulness.
The sounds and sensations in the shower help “pull” you back into the present moment and to focus. These are key components to practicing mindfulness.